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S328 CPA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 CPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 93,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,378 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 86,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,165 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 80,165 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 78,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,121 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,073 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,073 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,923 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened gearbox mount (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,670 miles

brake pipes painted

front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

steering malfunction

Fail 26 May 2015 74,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

steering malfunction

Pass 15 May 2014 72,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

some brake pipes covered in grease or underseal not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 12 May 2014 72,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

some brake pipes covered in grease or underseal not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 14 May 2013 70,829 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,823 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 70,820 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 24 May 2012 70,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 70,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 65,802 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 63,044 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 59,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,931 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S328 CPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S328 CPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S328 CPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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